Beijing, China: The 27 Club, one of Asia’s most ambitious golfing projects, has become the latest Affiliate course in the Pacific Links Golf Network [PLGN]. Located 90 minutes from the Chinese capital, the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Course Facility Member is destined to establish itself as a leading tournament venue. Fred Couples, Greg Norman, […]
Munich, Germany: Troon and golf.extra have entered a strategic partnership that brings together the world’s leading third-party management company and Germany’s top specialist golf travel company. To mark the new association, Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] Executive Member Troon and its partner have unveiled a new bespoke showcase on www.golf-extra.com to demonstrate the strength and […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A is demonstrating its support for nine-hole golf as an ideal way to play golf in less time whilst still doing so competitively and for handicap purposes by introducing a new championship at Royal Troon this summer. The inaugural event for amateurs will be played on Saturday, July 9 at Royal […]
Minnesota, United States: The State of Hawaii has approved a contract for Toro equipment through The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint for use by all state agencies and other authorised users. The contract was approved by the State of Hawaii and the new agreement provides state agencies competitive pricing for the entire portfolio of Toro […]
Nagoya, Japan: Titleist Brand Ambassador Kim Kyung-tae (Pro V1x) captured his 11th Japan Golf Tour title and his sixth in the last 10 months following a play-off victory at the Token Homemate Cup. The Korean star fired four consecutive rounds in the 60s at Token Tado Country Club en route to earning a position in […]
Augusta, United States: Club Car is now offering a new fold down rear seat kit for Precedent Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs) – an ideal and affordable way to carry two additional passengers. “The new rear seat kit is great for consumers who want to upgrade their existing cars and for dealers who wish to refurbish pre-owned […]
St Augustine, United States: WE ARE GOLF – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners – will once again partner with Topgolf for National Golf Day 2016, offering free golf lessons at the company’s 21 venues in America. Taking place on Wednesday, May 18, Topgolf is attempting to set a company record […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Charitable events and tournaments at Troon facilities collectively raised more than US$23.5 million for charities in 2015. Thousands of charitable events were held at Troon facilities throughout last year, including: The Greater Palm Springs Celebrity Golf Classic at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, California; Phoenix Children’s Hospital Annual Golf Tournament […]
Bogor, Indonesia: Far from the maddening crowds, one of Asia’s most attractive golf getaways is preparing for an influx of golfing visitors. To commemorate the setting up of Bogor Heavenly Golf – a newly-formed consortium of six world-class golf clubs in the vicinity – a one-month Bogor Golf Festival is to be launched. From June […]
London, England: BIGGA members are being invited to help shape the education programme that will be delivered at Europe’s largest convention dedicated to the turf management industry, BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition [BTME] 2017. For the third year running, BIGGA is opening up Continue to Learn to members, allowing them to choose what range of topics […]
Singapore: SSP Chawrasia has been honoured as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for March, thanks largely to his heroics at the Hero Indian Open. The Indian produced a typically gutsy display of golf in his national Open last month to win his third Asian Tour title by defeating 2015 Hilton Asian Tour […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Hua Hin’s Banyan Golf Club is preparing to play host to next month’s Mahasamutr Masters. To be staged at the award-winning course of the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility member from May 17-19, the event will form part of the MENA [Middle East and North Africa] Golf Tour. It’s the first time […]